Purpose: This instruction covers the testing and commissioning of all replacements or new installations of high voltage (HV) ring main
switchgear.
Note: The following tests and checks must be carried out after installation and before the switchgear is put into service. Ensure the
HV cables on either side of the ring main units are de-energised and disconnected before carrying out this commissioning
exercise.
Note: Bolts and screws in all electrical connections across the Western Power network must be properly tightened.
Address/Pole No.:__________________________________________________________
Work Package No.:_________________ SPIDAWeb Pick ID:_______________________
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Check that the voltage of the extensible metering unit is correct for the application.
Check that the HV metering unit has a HV test lab test certificate or tags for the current transformers and voltage transformers.
Ensure that the HV test lab accuracy test certificate serial number matches the extensible metering unit serial number.
Ensure that the metering officer has completed the Distribution Commissioning Work Instruction for HV metering units.
Record the name of the metering officer. ________________________________________________________
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Check that the HV ring main switchgear is de-energised before testing. (Cables disconnected.)
Check that the earthing has been completed as per the design drawings (Refer to clauses 9 and 8.5 of AS 2067:2008.), and that the grading
ring is installed and connected to the HV earth bar.
Verify the minimum heights and protective barrier clearances.
Conduct functional tests of electrical equipment and parts of the installation; verify the settings, circuitry and programming; verify the
operation and configuration by measurement or testing of protective, monitoring, measuring and control devices.
Verify that the fire ratings for the building and enclosures are correct and that the emergency exits are operational.
Verify the minimum clearances between the live parts and earth.
Inspect the markings, safety signs and safety devices.
3.
Expected Values
Resistance
Red - white
This test must be carried out before any cables are connected.
Open all earthing switches and close all load-carrying
White - blue
switches.
Conduct an insulation resistance test of the busbar with a 5 Blue - red
kV insulation resistance tester for 1 minute and record the
value.
Red - earth
The value must be greater than 5,000 M/5 G.
White - earth
Blue - earth
4.
Continuity test
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Expected Values
Test Results
Red - red
0 M
White - white
0 M
Blue - blue
0 M
0 M
0 M
0 M
Red - earth
Close all earthing switches and open all load-carrying
switches. Connect an insulation resistance tester between all
bushings of the same phase and earth bar to prove continuity.
White - earth
Blue - earth
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
NAC #:_____________________________
Check that the short lintel bars located at the front bottom of the RM6 cable compartments are
installed and bolted down. Align the front lintel bars and tighten the mounting bolts so that the
door panels fit the cable compartment door frames properly.
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Ensure that the inside of the fuse compartment is clean and install the HV high rupturing capacity fuses according to the fuse chart size.
Ensure that the striker pin faces the striker bar.
Record the switching program number: _____________
The following checks need to be completed in
conjunction with the appropriate steps in the switching
program (where applicable).
Check that the neon light is connected to the correct
phase by measuring the voltage at the test points.
Connection
Connection
Pass
R1 - R2
Fail
Fail
Pass
Pass
R1 - B2
Fail
W1 - R2
W1 - W2
W1 - B2
Connection
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
B1 - R2
B1 - W2
B1 - B2
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Ensure that all equipment is in its final circuit conditions as per the switching program.
Ensure that all equipment is locked, numbered and labelled correctly, and secure from unauthorised entry.
The switching operator must contact NOCC and ensure that the switchgear labels match the ENMAC or PowerOn Fusion diagrams.
Note: Any changes to the original design must be marked, documented and stamped As Constructed.
9. HANDOVER OF RESPONSIBILITY
I hereby certify that item 8 has been completed with satisfactory results and transfer control to the network operating authority.
Testing officer:_____________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________________
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NAC #:_____________________________
Ensure the work area is left tidy with no hazards to the public.
Hand over responsibility to the operating authority.
Return this form to the project file as a record of the commissioning/handover certificate.
After the on-site project officer signs off on the DCWI, send a scanned copy to the relevant manager: the construction manager (for work
performed by Western Power employees); the service manager (for contractors); or the project manager (for the Future Grid).
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